White-kyurem – Fates Collide (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
White-kyurem (#21) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Fates Collide released in 2016. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Burning Icicles attack (40 damage), If this Pokémon has any Fire Energy attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.50, Cardmarket average sale is €1.21, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.50
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.36
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Burning Icicles
[Water, Colorless]
— 40
If this Pokémon has any Fire Energy attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Blizzard Burn
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 130
This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (43.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
White-kyurem from Fates Collide (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This White-kyurem 21 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: White-kyurem's Burning Icicles deals 40 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: If this Pokémon has any Fire Energy attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fates Collide #21 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.50 |
�📦 Fates Collide Set Context
This White-kyurem is part of the Fates Collide expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your White-kyurem card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Fates Collide are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: White-kyurem 21 was released in 2016 in the Fates Collide expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Fates Collide is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like White-kyurem with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your White-kyurem card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: White-kyurem works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.